3120 WETMORE AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

rrr�ltiple-family residential use in the general area. The new structure would allow various a^tivities that are: currently not available due to the constraints of the existing facility. (exhibit 1, Siddiq testimony) The residence on the east side of Wetmore Avenue that is owned by the Appficant is proposed to be demolished and the land developed as a parkirig area. (exhibit 1, Siddiq testimony) 9. The subject property is on lhe southwest corner of Pacific Avenue and Wetmore Avenue. Both of these streets are able to carry additional traffic to be generated by the propo��d projecl. Adequate ulility service, including gas, electricily, water, and sewer are available on-site. Fire protection is provided by the City of Everett. (exhibit 1, Siddiq testimony) 10. Because the church expansion would not generate a significant increase during the am and pm peak hour period, the City did not require the Applicant to submit a traffic study as parl of lhe application. The traffic to be generated would occur on Sunday mornings, and the surrounding streels are capable of handling that traffic. However, the proposed traffic is subject to the Traffic Mitigation Ordinances of the Cily of Everett, and the City calculated a fee of $10,098.00 as mitigation for traffic impacts that were identified. (exhibit 1, Siddiq testimony, Brooks testimony) The Applicant stated no objection to the traffic impact fees as proposed. (Clark testimony) 11. The proposed projecl is in lhe R-5 Oifice Overlay Zone and is surrounded by similar properties. In this zone, lhe minimum building setback is ten feet front, twenty feet rear yard, ani ;:n feet corner, and five feet interior. All of the setbacl< standards would be satisfied. In addition, the proposed stiucture would be less than the SO foot height limitation for this particular zone. (Siddiq t�stimony) 12. The existing church is required to have 75 parking stalls in order to be consistent with the Cily of Everelt parking standards. The Applicant provides a total of 79 stalls for the existing building and the other activities on-site. The proposed struclure would result in an increased parking need. The Applicant has proposed 47 parking slalls be located on a new parking lot rni the east side of Wetmore Avenue. In addition, 18 parking stalls would be south of the proposed building and 11 parking stalls would be wes' " the building uff the alley. The City determined lhal adequate parking i� iailable for this project. (exhibit 1, Siddiq festimony) 13. Tl�e site is subjecl to Category "D" sign slandards of the Ci!y of Everett. Calegory "D" slandards regulate size, height, and location rest��ctions for churches in a B-3 zone. Tlie Applicant would be required to have all signs consistent with the Category "D" �+�n standards. (exhibit 1) C 4�